– ICT 2022 Entry Model (Gold XAUUSD)

The ICT 2022 Model is a structured entry model that combines Liquidity + Market Structure + FVG. The purpose of this model is to help traders wait for confirmation before entering a trade.

ICT 2022 Model Steps

Higher Timeframe Bias
        ↓
Liquidity Sweep
        ↓
Market Structure Shift (MSS)
        ↓
Fair Value Gap (FVG)
        ↓
Entry
        ↓
Stop Loss
        ↓
Take Profit

Step 1 – Higher Timeframe Bias

First, analyze:

• Monthly
• Weekly
• Daily

Example

Monthly = Buy ✅

Weekly = Buy ✅

Daily = Buy ✅

➡️ Focus primarily on Buy setups.

Step 2 – Liquidity Sweep

The market may first take liquidity before making the intended move.

Example

Asian Low = 3370

London Open:

Price = 3367

Stops below the Asian Low are triggered.

➡️ Sell-Side Liquidity Sweep

Step 3 – Market Structure Shift (MSS)

After the Liquidity Sweep, look for a change in market structure.

Ask:

Did the market break the most recent Lower High?

If yes:

➡️ Bullish MSS

This provides confirmation that bullish momentum may be developing.

Step 4 – Fair Value Gap (FVG)

After a strong bullish move, a Fair Value Gap (FVG) may form.

Price may later retrace into that FVG.

This area can be used to look for a potential entry.

Step 5 – Entry

Example

FVG = 3380–3383

Price retraces into the FVG.

A bullish candle forms.

➡️ Buy Entry = 3382

Step 6 – Stop Loss

The Stop Loss can be placed below the Liquidity Sweep Low, depending on the setup and market structure.

Example

Sweep Low = 3367

SL = 3365

Step 7 – Take Profit

Potential targets include:

• Previous Day High (PDH)
• Buy-Side Liquidity
• Previous Week High

Example

Entry = 3382

SL = 3365 → Risk = 17 points

TP = 3420 → Reward = 38 points

Risk:Reward ≈ 1:2.2

Complete Gold Example

Daily Bias

Buy ✅

Asian Session

High = 3390

Low = 3370

London Session

Price = 3367

Liquidity Sweep ✅

Bullish MSS ✅

Bullish FVG ✅

Buy = 3382

SL = 3365

TP = 3420

➡️ This is an example of an ICT 2022 Buy Model setup.

Sell Model

Daily Bias = Sell

⬇️

Asian High Sweep

⬇️

Bearish MSS

⬇️

Bearish FVG

⬇️

Sell Entry

⬇️

SL = Above the Sweep High

⬇️

TP = Sell-Side Liquidity

Professional Checklist

✅ Monthly Bias
✅ Weekly Bias
✅ Daily Bias
✅ Liquidity Sweep
✅ MSS
✅ FVG
✅ Entry
✅ Stop Loss
✅ Take Profit
✅ Risk Management

Common Mistakes

❌ Entering before the Liquidity Sweep.

❌ Not waiting for an MSS.

❌ Taking a trade without a valid FVG or other defined entry condition.

❌ Trading against the higher-timeframe bias without a clear reason.

❌ Ignoring risk management.

⭐ Pro Tips

• The ICT 2022 Model can be more compelling when Higher-Timeframe Bias + Liquidity Sweep + MSS + FVG all align in the same direction.
• Treat the model as a framework, not a guarantee. Not every sweep followed by an MSS and FVG will produce a winning trade.
• If major news such as NFP or FOMC is approaching, volatility can disrupt or invalidate a setup. Always check the economic calendar and manage risk accordingly.

🎯 Homework

Open the Gold (XAUUSD) chart on TradingView.

1. Write down the Daily Bias.
2. Mark the Asian High and Asian Low.
3. Identify a potential Liquidity Sweep.
4. Identify the MSS.
5. Mark the FVG.
6. Draw the potential Entry, Stop Loss, and Take Profit.
7. Calculate the Risk-to-Reward ratio.